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Kankakee County IL: Imagination Library Hits 1-Year Milestone, 11,000+ Books to Local Children in Year One

Kankakee, Illinois – A regional early childhood literacy program is marking a major milestone after delivering more than 11,000 free books to young children across Kankakee and Iroquois counties...

Will County Forest Preserves Host Fishing, Wellness Events in May

Will County, Illinois – A series of outdoor programs ranging from beginner fishing lessons to wellness activities are...

Tinley Park, Illinois Firefighters Announce May 28, 2026 Charity Golf Outing in Orland Park

Tinley Park, IL - Local firefighters are gearing up for a community-driven fundraising event set to bring residents...

Wheaton, Illinois Storm Cleanup Update Today: Crews Clear Debris, Power Restored to Majority of Residents

Wheaton, IL - City crews are continuing cleanup efforts across Wheaton after severe winds swept through the area...

Kankakee Residents Called to Support Frank Lloyd Wright’s Legacy at Bradley House

Kankakee, IL – Wright in Kankakee, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving Frank Lloyd Wright’s Bradley House, is urging...

Dr. Michael Boyd inaugurated as President of Kankakee Community College

Kankakee Community College held a formal inauguration Dr. Michael Boyd as its seventh president on Wednesday, Oct. 30. In addition to an address by Boyd, remarks were...

Kankakee Public Library & Fortitude November Donation Drive

Each month, the Kankakee Public Library will ask for a donation that targets specific items to help others within the community. November’s items are deodorant and quality adult sized gloves. Donations can be deposited in the designated blue bin inside the doors of the Kankakee Public Library.

Kankakee County, local Trick or Treat Hours [UPDATED]

Several towns have moved their Trick or Treat hours to Friday including Buckingham, Braidwood, Chebanse, Clifton, Dwight, Grant Park, and Herscher. Beecher’s Trick or Treat Hours have been moved to Saturday.

Native American Flute Performance at Kankakee Community College

Music from the Native American culture will be performed by Bill Miller, award-winning flute player on Monday, Nov. 18 from noon - 1 p.m. in the College Center at Kankakee Community College.

Kankakee County Historical Society Fine Art & Craft Show this Saturday

Original art work will include water color and oil paintings, blown and fused glass creations, pottery, sculpture, woodworking for hand-turned pens, hand-knits, quilts, jewelry, porcelain painting, handmade soaps, recycled memories, and Museum store.

Kankakee Public Libary closing early Oct 25th

The Kankakee Public Library will be closing at noon on Friday, October 25, 2019 for a staff training day. The library will reopen the following Saturday, October 26 at 9:00 a.m. For more information about our hours and closings, visit the Kankakee Public Library’s website at www.lions-online.org. Any additional inquiries can be directed to 815-939-4564.
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